Annapurna Circuit Trek 12 Days

Arrival in Kathmandu, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking airport representative welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, (TIA) Kathmandu. He/She take you to the hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Then, we schedule a pre-trip meeting at the office with our trekking staff in the afternoon. If you arrive earlier than 5 pm, the Sherpa Expedition Travel consultant will hold a pre-trip meeting about the Annapurna Circuit trek in our office. But if you arrive after 5 pm, our trekking staff will give you a pre-trek briefing about the Annapurna Circuit Trek on the same day. We highly encourage you to ask any questions you have regarding the trip during the meeting. Note: Do not forget to bring the passport, two copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy.

Today after having breakfast, we drive to Besishar from Kathmandu in the morning. From Beshisahar we change the Jeep for another 6 hours drive to Chame. Where you spend your first night of the trek. Chame is near to Marysangdi River. We will get a good view of the river. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

After breakfast at Chame, we climb up to Telekhu and continue on a long, mostly flat path through a forest to Bhrathang. We cross the Marshyangdi via a suspension bridge. Reach Dhikurpokhari and 45 minutes trek to reach Pisag. We will stay in Pisang at the teahouse.

The Pisang village divides of lowland settlements from those in the mountains. Visit the Tibetan-style village of Braga, where houses are stacked upon each other with the roof of one house acting as a veranda of the one above it. The main attraction of Braga village is its monastery, the largest in the district. With an array of statues on display, this monastery is perched atop a high crag and provides wonderful views of the surrounding areas. From Braga 45 minutes trek to reach Manang. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

We need to acclimatize to avoid the risk of altitude sickness as we move hike to a higher elevation. Spend a day in Manang village. Explore the village or hike up to Gangapurna Lake/ 100 rupees Lama Cave in the afternoon. We will stay in Manang at the teahouse.

After having breakfast, we head off on 4 hours an uphill trek to Yak Kharka passing through juniper forests and may see yak grazing in the pastures. On the way, we pass the only teahouse at Thorong Khola. Depending on the conditions we may decide to go a little further and stay the night at Ledar. We will stay in Yak Kharka/ Ledar at the teahouse.

Today short day to aid acclimatization. The scenery becomes wilder as we continue ascending the valley. At one point we descend to cross the Jarsang Khola and traverse a scree slope to the lone teahouses at Phedi at the foot of the Thorong La (4,560m). Thorong Phedi can be very cold and windy.

Today, Time to cross the highest navigable mountain pass in the world. you need to care about the altitude and strong winds. The trail we follow today has been used for hundreds of years by traders. from Phedi to trek for about 6 hours to reach Thorong La. Cross the pass while enjoying beautiful views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other mountains. See Mt Dhaulagiri up close while descending. The trail becomes less steep as it enters grassy fields and meadows to finally reach Muktinath, one of the holiest shrines of the Hindus that is also known for its hot water spouts. We will stay in Muktinath at the teahouse.

After breakfast, we follow the trail to Jomsom from Muktinath. The trek past meadows, streams, and apple orchards to reach Kagbeni. Reach Jomson, located in the Kali Gandaki Valley, and we will spend tonight at Jomsom.

We take a drive to Pokhara through the deepest canyon of the globe lying between two large mountain ranges of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri with several snow-topped peaks.the lake city in the earliest possible airplane. After checking-in at our hotel, we may take a rest or visit the Lakeside area in the vicinity of the Fewa Lake. Here, we can indulge in buying some souvenirs or sampling some local delicacies. Overnight in Pokhara. You will stay in Pokhara at the Hotel

After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway. Once again the scenic bus ride will keep us refreshed throughout the journey. On arriving at Kathmandu, you can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

The 12 Days Annapurna Circuit adventure comes to an end today. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will take you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Goodbye and have a safe journey. Namaste🙏!